Interview Prep

Chelsea asked us on Twitter: The biggest thing I worry about for interviews, is that I come off a bit shy and soft spoken. Any tips on overcoming this? Hi Chelsea – Great question! Interviewers do care about how you present yourself, especially when applying for a customer service position. You need to show them […]

You've probably heard or read that you should prepare for a job interview by researching the company before you go in. It's good advice but hard to follow unless you know what you should be looking for. Here are some of the things you should try to discover beforehand, and where to look, so you'll […]

Getting called in for an interview is very exhilarating. Being told you will interviewed by a panel of people, not so much. A one-on-one interview is nerve racking enough, but by adding a few more to the mix, it can feel like you are being ganged up on. What is the point of being interviewed […]

Denise is a first-time job hunter heading to a job fair, and she had some great questions! “There’s a job fair this weekend at my neighborhood grocery store. Can you tell me what I should expect at a job fair? It didn’t say to dress a certain way… but should I? Or are there any […]

So you've found a great job, applied for it and now it's time for the interview! How are those butterflies in your stomach? Not so good? It's OK, we're here to help. Here is some advice to help calm your nerves and get you prepared for your interview. Don't be late for the interview! […]

Joe asked on Snagajob’s Facebook: “Can jobs really discriminate against me because of my hair? I have dreadlocks, and I’ve heard it looks unprofessional, or its too long, but I could wear a hair net or hat – plus I saw females working with very long hair.” While dreadlocks shouldn’t prevent you from getting a job, […]

Mary shared this close encounter with a potential job scam: “I actually went to a place that was in a remote location, had a scheduled interview for like 5 p.m. Anyways I went to look for the place to make sure I knew where I was going… the place was an old business complex, with […]

Maybe it's just me, but phone interviews are so awkward. My theory is this: 70 percent of communication is nonverbal so phone conversations cut out a good chunk of how we connect with the person on the other end of the line, employers included. Things like facial expressions and body language are lost, but here […]

Sure, you can show up late to your interview wearing jeans and a t-shirt… If you want someone else to get the job. Making a great impression at interviews is critical: chances are you’re qualified and just one step away from getting hired. But that one step is impressing the hiring manager, and to do […]

It's the day of your big warehouse job interview. You pull on a pair of jeans, lace up your favorite work boots and head out the door. You just know that you're going to get this job. It's a piece of cake, right? Not so fast there, cowboy. You've just made some pretty serious mistakes, […]